In Rome, a father and son search for the bicycle on which a vital job depends.
What to watch for
The city and everyday gestures give this search a social dimension. Notice how the child’s viewpoint changes your perception of the father. An accessible introduction to Italian neorealism without prior historical knowledge.
After viewing: a question to discuss
When does the child’s presence make you see the father differently?
Other search titles
Le Voleur de bicyclette · Ladrón de bicicletas · Fahrraddiebe · Ladri di biciclette · Ladrões de Bicicletas
Cinema paths
World cinema
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Reference checked : 2026-10-06